Chapter 46: Study Until I Got Ph.D
After the battle against Professor Newman, Amelia and I explained our mission to Lyra and Freya. We had to, since they were already involved in everything that had happened.
We told them about the mysterious incidents plaguing the academy—students disappearing during the night. We suspected the involvement of demons or perhaps demon worshippers behind all this.
Amelia had been personally assigned by the King to oversee the academy, given her Divine Magic. Because of this, the headmaster asked me to protect her and assist in uncovering the mastermind behind these events.
Hearing this, Lyra and Freya finally understood why I was often sneaking out at night with Amelia. Their expressions visibly relaxed, a sense of relief washing over them.
Then I asked how Amelia and Freya had managed to find me and Lyra after we teleported. Amelia replied nonchalantly that she had placed a magical tracking device on my uniform.
I immediately checked my uniform and found it—beneath the collar was a small, round device that transmitted signals to Amelia’s tracking tool.
The realization sent a chill down my spine. When I asked her when she had planted it, she simply smiled coldly and said, "From the very beginning."
Her cryptic words brought back the memory of her kissing my cheek. It must have been then that she planted it. I froze, imagining just how possessive Amelia might be of me.
After that, I, Lyra, and Freya excused ourselves to head back to the dorms and rest.
As we walked, I accompanied Lyra and Freya back to their dorm. They still seemed a little shaken by everything they’d just experienced. Freya eventually broke the silence, saying, "Naoki-dono, Lyra, I’m sorry I couldn’t do much to help this time." Her voice was tinged with regret.
"You’ve done more than enough, Freya. Escorting Amelia and helping her rescue us was amazing on its own. Thank you," I said, gently patting her head with a smile. Her face turned red in response.